Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Net Investment Hedges) (Details) - Cross currency swap contract - Designated as Hedging Instrument - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Before-Tax Amount	$ 16.6	$ 3.8	$ 20.8	$ (0.3)
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Income Tax	4.3	0.0	5.4	0.0
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, After-Tax Amount	$ 12.3	$ 3.8	$ 15.4	$ (0.3)

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 815
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4CCC
-Subparagraph (a)
-URI https://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=125515794&loc=SL109998896-113959

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